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as in gowns
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
what a lovely dress you're wearing today!
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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in suits
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in grows
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dresses
Emily McLeod, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Fleming dresses in glam-rock getups reminiscent of both Mick Jagger and Cher.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
We are used to seeing dresses go from the runway to the red carpet, and often assume this to be something like a magic trick.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s wedding last summer was a lavish, $50 million affair, with an A-list guest list full of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio, a dreamy Venice destination, and not one, but three different wedding dresses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Those scripts are really, really funny, especially giving me dresses to try and calm me down.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Having a few breathable summer dresses in your suitcase will serve your needs perfectly.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Hemlines are getting shorter, necklines are getting lower, and backless dresses are becoming more popular.
—Adrianne Webster, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Reviewers rave about the comfort, especially for pairing with shorts, skirts, and dresses in warmer weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Dyer was styled by Brad Goreski, who also dresses the likes of Demi Moore, Kaley Cuoco and Ashley Park.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Not only is everyone forced to celebrate in his family's unique way, but the salesman also dresses as the folkloric gift-bringer Belsnickel.
—Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
My wife is lovely and dresses me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Enchanted Evenings in downtown Cartersville donated hundreds of brand-new dresses for girls to choose from.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Fleming dresses in glam-rock getups reminiscent of both Mick Jagger and Cher.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
We are used to seeing dresses go from the runway to the red carpet, and often assume this to be something like a magic trick.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s wedding last summer was a lavish, $50 million affair, with an A-list guest list full of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio, a dreamy Venice destination, and not one, but three different wedding dresses.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Those scripts are really, really funny, especially giving me dresses to try and calm me down.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Having a few breathable summer dresses in your suitcase will serve your needs perfectly.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
Hemlines are getting shorter, necklines are getting lower, and backless dresses are becoming more popular.
—Adrianne Webster, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
Reviewers rave about the comfort, especially for pairing with shorts, skirts, and dresses in warmer weather.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
Dyer was styled by Brad Goreski, who also dresses the likes of Demi Moore, Kaley Cuoco and Ashley Park.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Not only is everyone forced to celebrate in his family's unique way, but the salesman also dresses as the folkloric gift-bringer Belsnickel.
—Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
My wife is lovely and dresses me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Back in the bamboo and tarpaulin tents which blanket the hillsides of Cox’s Bazar, refugee Mariam Khatun dresses her three small children and prepares a meal – these daily tasks the only thing keeping her going since the death of her eldest daughter, Estafa.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresses
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The best red-carpet gowns often mean something deeper.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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From shimmering gowns to sharp tuxedos and dramatic silhouettes, celebrities brought high fashion and classic movie-star energy to the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Its museum displays costumes, instruments, and memorabilia from its illustrious history.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the heart of the revival are the costumes — nearly all of which needed to be recreated from scratch after sitting in storage for four decades.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Put your winter boots back in the shoe closet—these comfy spring looks are perfect for every occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pairing those two together in nickel and dime packages could create uncanny pre-snap looks for opposing offenses.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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In another, Kelly’s character polishes the massive rock on a seat cushion, then lies back to admire it.—
Rachel Garrahan,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
22 Jan. 2026
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And the bipartisan Washington consensus eschews reforms in favor of praying that the economy magically grows its way out of this fiscal disaster.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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But despite their good attitudes, Lady can’t help but think they’re being used and exploited.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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From the wrong photos and generic opening lines to bad attitudes and intentions, the following six mistakes can easily be rectified.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Dresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresses. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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